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Martin takes 6th straight victory in playoff opener
The Martin High School eight-man football squad may be peaking at the right time — near the end of the season. Ever since that dreary 53-16 loss to Gobles on…
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South Christian ends ‘Cats’ best grid season in 10 years
There’s an old sports saying that it’s really hard to beat an opponent three times in one season. Heck, it’s hard enough to beat somebody twice. Wayland was handed that…
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Cassie Kramer to open ‘Classic Cutz’ salon in Dorr
Lifetime Wayland area resident Cassie Kramer is opening Classic Cutz, a new hair salon in Dorr. Kramer, a Wayland High School graduate and daughter of Councilman Joe and Amy Kramer,…
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State Rep. Smit’s honors ceremony manufactured
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Rachelle Smit State Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) raised a few eyebrows Friday…
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Wayland takes top 6 places in debate competition
The Wayland High School debate team was host for the second West Michigan Legislative Debate League this fall on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Students were engaged in congressional debate with schools…
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Three Viking gridders on Silver all-league team
Aaron Arnsman Landen Klinge Three members of the Hopkins varsity football team have been selected to the first unit of the all-O-K Silver Conference team. Aaron Arnsman, Avery Pavlak and…
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Hopkins sweeps Allegan in annual ‘Pink Out’ game
The Hopkins High School volleyball team closed out its regular season Thursday evening by sweeping none-league opponent Allegan 26-24, 25-12 and 25-12. The contest served as the annual "Pink Out"…
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Dorr Twp., Rep. Smit are on same page on state issues
State Rep. Rachelle Smit of Shelbyville came calling on the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening and learned she and local officials share discomfort with state government. Smith told board members…
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Dorr Twp. Board rejects parcel development plan
Joe Agostinelli A plan to redevelop a 129-acre industrial-commercial parcel suffered a severe blow from the Dorr Township Board Thursday night. The board declined to send a letter of support…
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Five Hopkins students join West Mich. Honors Band
Five Hopkins High School Band students traveled to Calvin University last week to take part in the 17th annual West Michigan Honor Band. The five were Clara Teunissen, Eli Aalderink,…